Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/30/2016 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Old City Hall
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15-8244 11 Code ViolationsCase # 15-794 Edwin O Swift Historic Tours of America 809 Terry Lane Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 8-11-2015 Initial Hearing: 9-30-2015 Continuance granted to October 19, 2016 Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the fence and gate. Count 2: For failure to obtain a building permit for the fence and gate.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-8648 12 Code ViolationsCase # 15-837 Fred V & Eileen A Redmond 3314 Northside Drive 16 Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 90-365 Violations and penalties Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 12-10-2015 Initial Hearing: 12-16-2015 In compliance December 5, 2017, request dismissal Count 1: Each rental unit requires a business tax receipt to rent non-transiently. Count 2: The second unit needs to be legalized as a residential unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-9144 13 Code ViolationsCase # 16-61 Paul & Cindy Lou Mead 3536 Duck Avenue Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 3-11-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance March 23, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to rent this property.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-9151 14 Code ViolationsCase # 09-1501 Wells Fargo Bank, NA c/o Select Portfolio Servicing Choice Legal Group PA 908 Trinity Drive 4 Sec. 14-37 Building permits, professional plans, display of permits Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 7-29-2016 - Select Portfolio Servicing Certified Service: 7-28-2016 - Choice Legal Group Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 Continued from August 31, 2016 FYI: On May 10, 2011, Planning Department received a variance request for an after the fact accessory unit which was constructed without building permits or a Certificate of Occupancy. The variance request was for building coverage, impervious surface ratio, and side and rear yard setback requirements. The variance was denied at the Planning Board Hearing of July 21, 2011. The Planning Board Resolution 2011-036 went into effect on August 2, 2011. There was no appeal to the City Commission. The construction of the accessory unit, if a permit was submitted, would not have been approved for the above reasons. This accessory unit must be demolished to bring this property into compliance. Count 1: An exterior unitContinuance  Action details Video Video
16-9152 15 Code ViolationsCase # 15-185 Grunts, Inc. Gregory Farrelly, Registered Agent Christopher & Cynthia Trevett 409 Caroline Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business. Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 2-23-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance April 25, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: This business is licensed for take-out only. There are 40 seats requiring that the business be licensed as a restaurant.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-8653 16 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1077 Hotspur LLC (Flaming Buoy Filet Co) Richard S Forste - Business Owner Rolando Aguiar and Felix Aguiar Estate Ana Aguiar - Personal Representative of the Estate 1100 Packer Street Sec. 30-1 Fees for false alarms and fire code inspections Officer Peg Corbett Posted: 2-18-2016 Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 Continued from February 24, 2016 Count 1: For failure to pay the fee of $50 for the fire inspectionViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-9155 17 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1327 Far Niente, LLC Jack Spottswood, Registered Agent 416 Elizabeth Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 2-18-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance January 11, 2017, request dismissal Count 1: A fence in excess of 8' in height was built on the side and rear of the subject property without benefit of a building permit. Count 2: A fence in excess of 8' in height was built on the side and rear of the subject property without benefit of a certificate of appropriateness.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-8796 18 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1393 Cotton Palm Inc. Moshe Gvili, Registered Agent & Property Owner 600 Duval Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display per permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 114-103 Prohibited signs Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 1-6-2016 Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 In compliance March 14, 2016, Administrative Fees still due Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit prior to the installation of a new sign. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness prior to the installation of the new sign. Count 3: Posterboard signs are prohibited in the historic district.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-9147 19 Code ViolationsCase # 16-144 Ella Mae Knowles L/E 1112 Eaton Street 1 Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 2-23-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance March 9, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For storing bins of the city right of way. This property has been cited twice in the recent past. Cases 15-460 and 13-1255.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-9148 110 Code ViolationsCase # 16-152 Mark & Lucy Mayer 528 Grinnell Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Peg Corbett Posted: 3-9-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance March 30, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: The city received another complaint concerning pig feces that has a strong smell. On site visit observed a litter box on the front porch that had quite a bit of feces and a strong odor. Had a previous case on 28Jan2016, case #16-91.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-9149 111 Code ViolationsCase # 16-197 Linda Rae Phillips & Curtis J Turocy - rental agents Jim Shea - property owner 5555 College Road Slip 10 Sec. 122-130 Prohibited uses (Conservation District) Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 3-7-2016 - property owner Certified Service: 3-3-2016 - rental agents Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 New Case Count 1: For renting Perky II in slip ten transiently which is not allowed in District C (Conservation)Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-9150 112 Code ViolationsCase # 16-219 Charles B Hoffman 1420 Whalton Street Sec. 18-601 Transient License Sec. 122-1371 (d) (9) Sec. 122-599 Prohibited uses Historic Medium Density Residential district (HMDR) Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 3-3-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 Repeat Violation New Case Count 1: A transient rental license is required to rent this property transiently. Count 2: This property is be offered for transient rentals on Airbnb.com for $125 per night. Booking dates of 17April16 through 20April2016 were entered and received a rate quote back. Count 3: Transient rentals are prohibited in the HMDR district. This property was previously cited in April 2015 wherein owner entered into a Settlement Agreement.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
14-6809 113 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1418 Carolyn Sprogell 907 Frances Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits, professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 10-5-2014 Initial Hearing: 11-14-2014 In compliance May 9, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For building a eight foot fence without benefit of a permit. Count 2: For building a eight foot fence without benefit of HARC approval. Count 3: The fence is on the City's right of way.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-8489 114 Code ViolationsCase # 15-828 Karen & Delmar Lewis - property owner 704 Caroline Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 8-12-2015 - property owner Initial Hearing: 8-26-2015 In compliance April 19, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit prior to the removal of a wooden deck. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness prior to the removal of a wooden deck.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-8474 115 Code ViolationsCase # 15-838 Thomas Mustakas 903 Frances Street Sec. 62.2 Obstructions Sec. 122-1078 Restrictions on buildings and structures; including entryways Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Leonardo Hernandez Posted: 9-17-2015 Initial Hearing: 11-18-2015 In compliance April 7, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For encroaching on the city right of way with a fence and foliage. Count 2: For failure to obtain an easement for the encroachments onto city right of way. Count 3: A business tax receipt is required to rent this property.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-8995 116 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1606 Jack De Baar / Joseph Seifert 2418 Patterson Avenue Sec. 122-238 Dimensional requirements Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-5-2016 Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 In compliance May 19, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: A shed was built in the setback. Count 2: For failure to obtain a permit for the shed.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-8997 117 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1663 Michael J Marino Sanibel Glass & Mirror, Inc. Jennifer Munden - Registered Agent 805 Shavers Lane Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 102-216 Submission of application to historic architectural review Sec. 102-152 Requirements for permits Officer Leonardo Hernandez Posted: 2-18-2016 - Property Owner Certified Service: 2-11-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 Taken under advisement February 24, 2016 Count 1: Respondent worked over the scope of the issued demolition permit. Count 2: Application for demolition of contributing structure was not sought prior to commencing work. Count 3: A certificate of appropriateness is required for the demolition of a contributing structure.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-9145 118 Code ViolationsCase # 16-107 Peter N Brawn 1413 South Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Sec. 26-127 Periods for mowing and removal of debris Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-22-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance March 10, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: Property needs to be cleared of yard debris. Count 2: The property needs to be mowed.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-9146 119 Code ViolationsCase # 16-140 Delfina Rodriguez 1315 William Street Sec 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-13-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance February 19, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: Property needs to be clear of yard debris and trashDismissed  Action details Video Video
16-9153 120 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1192 Cary Robert Hanson - Property Owner Asta Parking Inc. Prakash R Patel, Registered Agent 515 Angela Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions FBC Accessibility - 208.2 Minimum number of parking spaces at a ratio of one per twenty-five Sec. 114-104 Restrictions on number of signs permitted Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 2-16-2016 - Property Owner Certified Service: 2-8-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 Request dismissal Count 1: A business tax receipt is required for the public parking lot. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the 7 signs. Count 3: A Kiosk and 7 signs were installed without benefit of the required building/electrical permits and inspections. Count 4: The parking facility does not have the requisite amount of accessible parking spaces. Count 5: Restriction on number of signs permitted.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-8792 121 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1220 William B Cope 3126 Flagler Avenue Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Jorge Lopez Hand Served: 2-4-2016 Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 In compliance February 24, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a buisness tax receipt for the handyman services as advertised on Craigslist.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-9195 122 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1450 Allen Zamrok 1406 Laird Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 3-7-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance March 16, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: Property needs to be cleared of debris and trash.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-8799 123 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1457 Blue Gecko Key Lime Pie & Ice Cream Inc. Christian M Zuelch, Registered Agent William R Rupp Trust 10/03/1991 c/o Prager and Fenton LLD 411 Greene Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 114-104 Restriction on number of signs permitted Sec. 2-939 Licenses Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 12-7-2015 - registered agent Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 In compliance March 23, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the signs that were installed. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the signs that were installed. Count 3: For exceeding the number of allowable signs. Count 4: For failure to obtain a revocable license for the sign that is hanging over the city sidewalk.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-9156 124 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1664 Mark & Mary Krizmanic 704 William Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 2-29-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance February 29, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to rent this property.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-8999 125 Code ViolationsCase # 16-20 Janice Isherwood 523 Elizabeth Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Jorge Lopez Hand Served: 2-7-2016 Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 Continued from March 30, 2016 for compliance Count 1: For failure to maintain the property. It is littered with empty bags and cans of cat food, bulk waste and debris. There are a lot of flies due to the cat and chicken feces. Property was last cited on 7-22-2015.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-9196 126 Code ViolationsCase # 16-138 Eleanor & Nathan R Alexander 2509 Harris Avenue Sec. 62-31 Maintenance of area between property line and adjacent paved roadway Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 3-8-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance March 16, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: Debris and bulk waste needs to be removed from the city right of wayDismissed  Action details Video Video
14-6883 127 Code ViolationsCase # 14-1468 James Chris Fiorella Djin Suk Kim George R & Marcia E Halloran 16 Hilton Haven Drive D Sec. 14-184 Certificate of Occupancy Sec. 14-185 Compartmentation and flotation devices Sec. 14-186 Electrical wiring and service Sec. 14-188 Inboard sewage device Sec. 14-191 Exit facilities Sec. 14-192 Guardrails Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-327 Inspection Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 5-14-2015 Initial Hearing: January 28, 2015 In compliance March 29, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy. Count 2: Requires inspection to ensure items are installed according to the building code. Count 3: For to obtain electrical/mechanical permits. Count 4: Sewage devices requires an inspection. Count 5: Exit facilities requires an inspection. Count 6: Guardrails require an inspection. Count 7: All construction work, new sliding glass doors and new back deck with railing requires a building permit prior to construction. Count 8: All refrigeratDismissed  Action details Video Video
16-8998 128 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1692 Overseas Radio, LLC Neil Willits, MGRM Guy De Boer - Registered Agent 405 Duval Street Sec. 106-56 Use of streets and sidewalks for advertising or display purposes Officer Jim Young Hand Served: 2-12-2016 Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 Continued from March 30, 2016 for compliance Count 1: Konk Coupon does not meet the definition of a newspaper or periodical, therefore, the news racks are advertising signs (on 29 Dec 15 rack was advertising a concierge service under the name of Key West GoGo).Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-9336 129 Code ViolationsCase # 16-227 Gwenuel & Cynthia Mingo 1 Baptist Lane Sec. 18-601(b) Transient license required - Count 1 and Counts 3 through 12 Sec. 122-1371(d)(9) Transient living accommodations - Count 2 and Counts 13 through 22 Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 3-11-2016 Hand Serve Amended Notice: 4-27-2016 Initial Hearing: 4-27-2016 Repeat Violation Count 1: The subject property was being held out/advertised on Airbnb.com for transient rental for the period of 16 May 2016 through 30 May 2016 for $211 per night without the required transient rental license. The subject property owner was previously cited and admitted to the violation and signed a Settlement Agreement. Count 2: The subject property was being held out/advertised on Airbnb.com for transient rental. Counts 3 through 12: (3) Rented transiently 15 Jan through 12 Feb 2015. (4) Rented transiently 16 Feb through 23 Feb 2015. (5) Rented transiently 2 July through 6 July 2015. (6) Rented transiently 22 July through 26 July. (7) Rented transiently 20 Oct through 3 Nov 2015. (8) Rented transiently 26 Dec 2015 through 2 JaContinuance  Action details Video Video